white-hot

/ˌˈwaɪt ˌhɑt/
/ˌˈhwaɪt ˌhɑt/
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Definitions of white-hot
  1. adjective
    glowing white with heat
    synonyms: white
    hot
    used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
  2. adjective
    intensely zealous or fervid
    “fierce white-hot loyalty”
    synonyms:
    hot
    extended meanings; especially of psychological heat; marked by intensity or vehemence especially of passion or enthusiasm
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